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How did rugby union and rugby league come to be?
Rugby came to be when William Webb Ellis picked up a soccer ball and ran with it at an England School (at Rugby school in Rugby, warwickshire, hence the name) therefore the rugby union world cup named after the founder William webb Ellis. Rugby league was formed from rugby union
What is the name of the soccer World Cup?
The cup that is won at the end of a rugby world cup final is called The "Webb-Ellis Cup" Which is named after the great rugby player and the founder of rugby William Webb-Ellis. Some Biographist wrote "Whilst playing football, William caught the ball up in his arms, and instead of retiring back or punting forward, he rushed forward with the ball in his hands." This was at Rugby School and was the birthplace of the game.
Who made the rugby World Cup?
William Webb Ellis
In which country was rugby created?
In Rugby Boarding School, by William Webb Ellis. That is why the World Cup trophy is called the Webb Ellis Trophy
What is William webb Ellis famous for?
Its is claimed that the 15 year old Webb Ellis picked up the ball when playing football (British version) and ran with it. This was to be recognised as the first move toward rugby football at the world renowned Rugby School in Warwickshire, England. The Rugby World Cup is named in his honour.
When did the french host the rugby world cup?
France hosted the 2007 Rugby World Tournament for the William Webb Ellis Trophy.
Where can one learn about the rugby world?
"One can learn about the Rugby World by attending the Rugby World Cup. The Rugby World Cup is the international rugby union competition, where the teams are competing to win the William Webb Ellis Cup."
Which school in England did the founder of rugby attend in 1823?
William Web Ellis is often credited with inventing the sport of Rugby in 1823. He was a pupil at Rugby School in Warwickshire. His name has been immortalised by the William Web Ellis cup, the trophy awarded to the winning Rugby World Cup team.
What is the full name of Rugby world cup?
The RWC is also known as the William Webb Ellis Trophy
Why is it named the Webb Ellis Cup?
In 1823 a young student of Rugby School, Warwickshire England was playing football (Soccer) In those days you were allowed to hack (kick the legs from under a player with the ball) and actually handle the ball. The ball would have to be carried backwards to the team mates and past that way. However, William Webb Ellis decided that he would NOT retreat with the ball but carry it forwards toward the opposing goal line. The Rugby World Cup is named after William Webb Ellis who is is claimed started the game off by running forward with the ball in hand.
In which sport would you compete for the webb Ellis trophy?
Rugby football. it is the trophy for the Rugby World Cup.
How was rugby invented and why?
William Webb-Ellis from Rugby (the town) school in England. Whilst playing football he picked up the ball and put it over the goal line. this is where holding the ball and putting it over the line came from. The word try came from whe William put the ball over the line he said to the official 'was that a goal sir?' and then the official replied 'no but it was a good try'. A spectator watching thought that this could be made into a game and re made the rules and called the game Rugby from its founded area. William Webb-Ellis is well known as he is the full name of the rugby world cup 'the William webb-Ellis cup.'
